UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, 2021 (unaudited) |
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| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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| Net loss | $ | ( |
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| LOSS PER SHARE (Basic and Diluted) | $ | ( |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | $ | ||||
| INTEREST PAID | $ | $ | ||||
| TAXES PAID | $ | $ | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1 -NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
The Company offers retail consumers bottled alkaline water in 500-milliliter, 700-milliliter, 1-liter, 1.5 -liter, 2-liter, 3-liter and 1-gallon sizes, all of which is produced through an electrolysis process that uses specialized electronic cells coated with a variety of rare earth minerals to produce 8.8 pH drinking water without the use of any manmade chemicals. In addition to its bottled alkaline water, the Company also offers retail consumers flavor infused bottled water in the 500-milliliter size in six flavors: Raspberry, Watermelon, Lemon, Lemon Lime, Peach Mango and Blood Orange. The Company recently introduced and began selling hemp-derived CBD topical and ingestible products under the brand name "A88CBD™". Our hemp-derived CBD products are produced and sold in compliance with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, Public Law 115-334).
Basis of presentation
These unaudited financial statements represent the condensed consolidated financial statements of The Alkaline Water Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as set forth in the Company's Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on July 2, 2021, which included all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position on a consolidated basis and the consolidated results of operations, equity and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are not necessarily indicative of expected operating results for the full year. The information presented throughout the document as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2021 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. for complete financial statements.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (a Nevada Corporation) and its five wholly owned subsidiaries: A88 Infused Beverage Division Inc. (a Nevada Corporation), A88 International, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation), A88 Infused Products Inc. (a Nevada Corporation), AWC Acquisition Company Inc. (a Nevada corporation), and Alkaline 88, LLC (an Arizona Limited Liability Company). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Alkaline Water Company Inc., A88 Infused Beverage Division, Inc., A88 Infused Products Inc., A88 International, Inc., AWC Acquisition Company Inc., and Alkaline 88, LLC will be collectively referred herein to as the "Company". Any reference herein to "The Alkaline Water Company Inc.", the "Company", "we", "our" or "us" is intended to mean The Alkaline Water Company Inc., including the subsidiaries indicated above, unless otherwise indicated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be considered cash equivalents. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value. As of the balance sheet date and periodically throughout the period, the Company has maintained balances in various operating accounts in excess of federally insured limits. In addition, the Company has maintained balances in its attorney's client trust account in both C$ and US$. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and periodically evaluates the credit worthiness of the financial institutions and has determined the credit exposure to be negligible. The Company had $
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company generally does not require collateral, and the majority of its trade receivables are unsecured. The carrying amount for accounts receivable approximates fair value.
Accounts receivable consisted of the following as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021:
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| Trade receivables, net | $ | $ | ||||
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| Net accounts receivable | $ | $ |
Accounts receivable are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with clients. Provisions for losses on accounts receivable are determined on the basis of loss experience, known and inherent risk in the account balance and current economic conditions. The accounts receivable balance is pledged as collateral for the Company's revolving financing as disclosed in Note 3.
Inventory
Inventory represents raw materials and finished goods valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined using the weight average method which approximates first-in first-out method, and with market defined as the lower of replacement cost or realizable value. The inventory balance is pledged as collateral for the Company's revolving financing as disclosed in Note 3.
As of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, inventory consisted of the following:
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Property and Equipment
The Company records all property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line (half-life convention) method over the estimated useful life of the assets, which the Company has determined to be
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
The Company has not generated sufficient revenues from product sales to provide for cash flows to enable the Company to finance its operations internally thus there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date of filing. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to generate revenues and raise capital.
The Company currently anticipates the release of the funds from escrow from the July 6, 2021 private placements subject to shareholder approval (Note 5) and funds from the exercise of outstanding warrants (Note 9) will adequately fund the Company’s planned operations and capital needs for the next 12 months. However, if our current plans change or are accelerated or we choose to increase our production capacity, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit facilities, including seeking investments from strategic investors. The sale of additional equity securities will result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness will result in increased debt service obligations and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that could restrict our operations or modify our plans to grow the business. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure by us to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us, or at all, will limit our ability to continue as a going concern.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718. Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock-based payments using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for common stock options and warrants and the closing price of the Company's common stock for common share issuances.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue per ASC 606. The Company recognizes revenue when our performance obligations are satisfied. Our primary obligation (the distribution and sale of beverage products) is satisfied upon the delivery of products to our customers, which is also when control is transferred. The Company does not accept returns due to the nature of the product. However, the Company will provide credit to our customers for damaged goods. The Company provides credit to its customers which typically require payment within 30 days. As an incentive to pay early the Company also typically provides a 2% discount if the customer pays within 10 days. The Company estimates the amount of the discount that the customer is likely to take and recognizes it as variable consideration. The amounts are not considered material. After evaluating the revenue disclosure requirements, the Company does not believe that any revenues are required to be disaggregated.
Revenue consists of the gross sales price, less variable consideration, including estimated allowances for which provisions are made at the time of sale, and less certain other discounts and allowances. Shipping and handling charges that are billed to customers are included as a component of revenue. Costs incurred by the Company for shipping and handling charges are included in selling expenses and amounted to $
Concentration Risks
The Company has
The Company has
Income Taxes
The Company uses an estimated annual effective tax rate method in computing its interim tax provision. This effective tax rate is based on forecasted annual pre-tax income (loss), permanent tax differences and statutory tax rates. Deferred income taxes are recognized for differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The differences relate principally to net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequence for those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings or loss per share ("EPS") amounts in the consolidated financial statements are computed in accordance ASC 260- 10 "Earnings per Share", which establishes the requirements for presenting EPS. Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share, because their effect would be anti-dilutive.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the Company had
Business Segments
The Company operates on one segment in one geographic location - the United States of America and; therefore, segment information is not presented.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the company's financial instruments including accounts payable, accrued expenses, and notes payable approximate fair value due to the relative short period for maturity these instruments.
The company does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks.
Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the company's assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on reliability of the inputs as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
As of June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not have any financial instruments that are measured on a recurring basis as Level 1, 2 or 3.
Correction of Previously Issued Financial Statements
The accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 has been corrected for the following: a reclassification of depreciation expense of $
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Standards Required to be Adopted in Future Years.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. This update adds an impairment model (known as the current expected credit losses model) that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes, as an allowance, its estimate of expected credit losses. In November 2018, ASU 2016-13 was amended by ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASU 2018-19 changes the effective date of the credit loss standards (ASU 2016-13) to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Further, the ASU clarifies that operating lease receivables are not within the scope of ASC 326-20 and should instead be accounted for under the new leasing standard, ASC 842. The Company does not believe that the impact of adopting this standard will have a material effect on its financial statements.
The Company has evaluated other recent accounting pronouncements through June 30, 2021 and believes that none of them will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Fixed assets consisted of the following at:
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| Fixed Assets, net | $ | $ |
Depreciation expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $
NOTE 3 - REVOLVING FINANCING
On February 1, 2017, we entered into a credit and security agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with SCM Specialty Finance Opportunities Fund, L.P. ("SCM" or "Lender"), which subsequently changed its name to CNH Finance Fund I, L.P.
The Credit Agreement provides our company with a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"), the proceeds of which are to be used to repay existing indebtedness of our company, transaction fees incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement and for the working capital needs of our company.
The Credit Agreement expires on July 1, 2022, unless earlier terminated by the parties in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.
To secure the payment and performance of the obligations under the Credit Agreement, we granted to SCM a continuing security interest in all of our assets and agreed to a lockbox account arrangement in respect of certain eligible receivables.
The Company agreed to pay to SCM monthly an unused line fee in amount equal to
The interest rate will be increased by
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and various affirmative and negative covenants including the right of first refusal to provide financing for our company and the financial and loan covenants, such as the loan turnover rate, minimum EBITDA, fixed charge coverage ratio and minimum liquidity requirements.
NOTE 4 - PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN
On April 29, 2020, Alkaline 88, LLC (the "Borrower"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, signed a promissory note with MidFirst Bank (the "Lender") in the amount of $
The promissory note issued by Borrower, matures on
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Shares
On October 7, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to create
Series S Convertible Preferred Stock
On May 12, 2021, The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Endorsement Agreement (the "Endorsement Agreement"), with ABG-Shaq, LLC ("ABG-Shaq"), an entity affiliated with Shaquille O'Neal, for the personal services of Mr. O'Neal. Pursuant to the Endorsement Agreement, the Company received the right and license to use Mr. O'Neal's name, nickname, initials, autograph, voice, video or film portrayals, photograph, likeness and certain other intellectual property rights, in each case, solely as approved by ABG-Shaq, in connection with the advertising, promotion and sale of the Company's branded products. Mr. O'Neal will also provide brand ambassador services related to appearances, social media and public relations matters. The Endorsement Agreement also includes customary exclusivity, termination, and indemnification clauses.
As consideration for the rights and services granted under the Endorsement Agreement, the Company agreed to pay to ABG-Shaq aggregate cash payments of $
In addition, the Company agreed to grant
In the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized an expense of $
Common Stock
Share Issuance
Effective as April 15, 2021, the Company issued
Restricted Awards
On May 3, 2021, the Company issued
NOTE 6 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company issued
Effective as of June 14, 2021, we issued an aggregate of
Effective as of June 15, 2021, we issued an aggregate of
NOTE 7 - LEASES
As of July 1, 2020, the Company entered into a lease for
As of October 1, 2020, the company entered into a lease for
As of November 1, 2020, the company entered into a lease for
At inception the ROU and Lease Liability was calculated based on the net present value of the future lease payments over the term of the lease. When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease discount payments as the incremental borrowing rate to calculate the net present value; however, the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for our corporate office lease. In this case, the Company estimated its incremental borrowing rate as the interest rate it could borrow an amount equal to the lease payments over a similar term, with similar collateral as the lease, and in a similar economic environment. The Company estimated its rate using available evidence such as rates imposed by third-party lenders to the Company in recent financings or observable risk-free interest rate and credit spreads for commercial debt of a similar duration, with credit spreads correlating to the Company's estimated creditworthiness.
For operating leases that include rent holidays and rent escalation clauses, the Company recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term from the date it takes possession of the leased property. The Company records the straight-line lease expense and any contingent rent, if applicable, in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The corporate office, lease also requires the Company to pay real estate taxes, common area maintenance costs and other occupancy costs which are included in the general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Operating Lease expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $
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NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 9 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 6, 2021, we completed a private placement of
In the event of the occurrence of the escrow release condition (as defined below), each subscription receipt will automatically convert into one unit consisting of one share of our common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant, for no additional consideration. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one share of our common stock for a period of
The subscription amounts will be held by an escrow agent until the escrow release condition occurs. The escrow release condition is the receipt by our company of an ordinary resolution of our stockholders approving the private placement and the issuance of the securities thereunder. In the event that the escrow release condition is satisfied prior to 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021, we will deliver a notice to the escrow agent confirming the escrow release condition has been satisfied. Upon receipt of the notice, the escrow agent will, as soon as practicable thereafter, release the subscription amounts to our company and each subscription receipt will automatically convert into one unit without payment of any additional consideration. If the escrow release condition is not satisfied by 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021 or if we deliver a written default notice to the escrow agent that the escrow release condition will not be satisfied by that time, the subscription receipts will expire and be of no further force and effect, effective as of the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021 (ii) the date of the receipt of the default notice, and the subscribers will be entitled to receive from the escrow agent a refund of the subscription amounts held in escrow, without interest and less applicable expenses.
As of August 16, 2021 since June 30, 2021, the Company has issued
On July 27, 2021, the Company granted an aggregate of
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains "forward-looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of applicable securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objections of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include the words "may," "could," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect" or "anticipate" or other similar words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and Canada, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The factors impacting these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
• lack of working capital'
• inability to raise additional financing;
• the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require our management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain;
• deterioration in general or regional economic conditions;
• adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;
• inability to efficiently manage our operations;
• inability to achieve future sales levels or other operating results; and
• the unavailability of funds for capital expenditures.
Unless otherwise indicated, all reference to "dollars", "$", "USD" or "US$" are to United States dollars and all reference to "CDN$" are to Canadian dollars.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars ($ or US$) unless otherwise stated and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all references to "common shares" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the terms "we", "us" "our", the "Company" and "Alkaline" refer to The Alkaline Water Company Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries A88 Infused Beverage Division, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation hereinafter referred to as "A88 Infused"), A88 Infused Products, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation), A88 International, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation), and Alkaline 88, LLC (an Arizona Limited Liability Company), unless otherwise specified.
COVID-19
In December 2019, a novel strain of COVID-19 was reported in China. Since then, the COVID-19 has spread globally including across North America and the United States. The spread of COVID-19 from China to other countries has resulted in the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the outbreak of COVID-19 as a "pandemic," or a worldwide spread of a new disease, on March 11, 2020.
Specifically, we caution that our business could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to the outbreak of COVID-19. To date, we have managed to operate successfully throughout the pandemic without any material disruptions to our supply chain. Although retailers which carry our products may be considered essential businesses and therefore be allowed to remain operational, they may experience significantly reduced demand. The risk of a pandemic, or public perception of the risk, could cause customers to avoid public places, including retail properties, and could cause temporary or long-term disruptions in our supply chains and/or delays in the delivery of our inventory to our customers. Further, such risks could also adversely affect retail customers' financial condition, resulting in reduced spending on our products, which are marketed as premium products. "Shelter-in-place" or other such orders by governmental entities could also disrupt our operations, if our employees or the employees of our sourcing partners who cannot perform their responsibilities from home, are not able to report to work. Risks related to an epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis, such as COVID-19, could also lead to the complete or partial closure of one or more of our co-packing facilities or operations of our sourcing partners.
Results of Operations
Our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 are as follows:
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 |
For the three months ended June 30, 2020 |
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| Revenue | $ | 14,113,578 | $ | 13,432,310 | ||
| Cost of goods sold | 9,311,011 | 8,594,841 | ||||
| Gross profit | $ | 4,802,567 | $ | 4,837,469 | ||
| Net Loss | $ | (7,425,626 | ) | $ | (3,021,003 | ) |
Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold
We had revenue from sales of our product for the three months ended June 30, 2021 of $14,113,578 as compared to $13,432,310 for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of 5%. The increase in sales is due to the expanded distribution of our products to additional retailers throughout the country and increased demand due to Covid-19. We distribute our product through several channels. We sell through large national distributors (UNFI, KeHE, C&S, and Core-Mark), which together represent over 150,000 retail outlets. We also sell our products directly to retail clients, including convenience stores, natural food products stores, large ethnic markets and national retailers and through Direct Store Distributors in selected markets, including Mahaska, Nevada Beverage, and Hensley, covering Nevada, Arizona, and Midwest region. Combined, they service over 16,000 customers in five states. Each one carries our full line of non-CBD waters. Some examples of retail clients are: Walmart, CVS, Rite-Aid Family Dollar, Food Lion, Albertson's/Safeway, Kroger companies, Schnucks, Smart & Final, Jewel-Osco, Sprouts, Bashas', Stater Bros. Markets, Unified Grocers, Bristol Farms, Publix, Vallarta, Superior Foods, Ingles, Shaw's, Raley's, Harris Teeter, Festival Foods, HEB and Brookshire's. The majority of our sales to retail clients are through brokers and distributors, however, sales to our larger retail clients are often direct to the client's own warehouse distribution network. Our CBD products are presently available for purchase on our E-commerce websites, www.a88cbd.com and www.a88hemp.com, in addition to a growing number of brick and mortar retail locations.
Cost of goods sold is comprised of production costs, shipping and handling costs. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we had cost of goods sold of $9,311,011, or 66% of revenue, as compared to cost of goods sold of $8,594,841 or 64% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Expenses
Our operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 are as follows:
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 |
For the three months ended June 30, 2020 |
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| Sales and marketing expenses | $ | 7,156,400 | $ | 3,718,231 | ||
| General and administrative expenses | 4,964,374 | 3,949,917 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 12,120,774 | $ | 7,668,148 |
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, our total operating expenses were $12,120,774 as compared to $7,668,148 for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the total included $7,156,400 of sales and marketing expenses. Compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020, sales and marketing expenses increased due to higher sales and marketing cost, initial expenses relating to brand ambassador and higher freight cost to customers. General and administrative expenses of $4,964,374, consisted primarily of approximately $2.6 million of professional fees, media fees and legal fees, stock compensation expense of approximately $1.1 million and approximately $1.0 million of wages and wage related expenses.
For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the total included $3,718,231 after reclassification of depreciation expense of sales and marketing expenses. General and administrative expenses of $3,949,917 after reclassification of depreciation expense, consisted primarily of approximately $1.6 million of professional fees, media fees and legal fees, stock compensation expense of approximately $1.1 million and approximately $0.7 million of wages and wage related expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
| June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |||||
| Current assets | $ | 21,037,139 | $ | 23,271,259 | ||
| Current liabilities | 14,741,704 | 13,244,041 | ||||
| Working capital | $ | 6,295,435 | $ | 10,027,218 |
Current Assets
Current assets as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 primarily include $4,497,905 and $9,130,956 in cash, $8,221,373 and $8,458,176 in accounts receivable and $5,037,575 and $4,407,720 in inventory, respectively.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 primarily include $7,708,548 and $7,055,348 in accounts payable, revolving financing of $5,107,111 and $4,324,412, and accrued expenses of $1,361,920 and $1,306,106, respectively.
Cash Flow
Our cash flows for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 are as follows:
| For the three months ended June 30, 2021 |
For the three months ended June 30, 2020 |
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| Net Cash used in operating activities | $ | (6,055,313 | ) | $ | (1,405,671 | ) |
| Net Cash used in investing activities | (61,444 | ) | (68,519 | ) | ||
| Net Cash provided by financing activities | 1,483,706 | 2,530,270 | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | $ | (4,633,051) | $ | 1,056,080 |
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $6,055,313 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to $1,405,671 used in operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the increase in net loss of approximately $4.4 million. The increase in net loss was attributable to higher corporate sales and marketing costs and higher cost of goods sold and freight costs.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $61,444 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to $68,519 used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $1,483,706, as compared to $2,530,270 for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Financing Activities Subsequent to June 30, 2021
On July 6, 2021, we completed a private placement of 4,757,381 subscription receipts at a price of US$1.05 per subscription receipt for total gross proceeds of US$4,995,250.05. In the event of the occurrence of the escrow release condition (as defined below), each subscription receipt will automatically convert into one unit consisting of one share of our common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant, for no additional consideration. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one share of our common stock for a period of three years from the date of issuance thereof at a price of US$1.25 per share. The subscription amounts will be held by an escrow agent until the escrow release condition occurs. The escrow release condition is the receipt by our company of an ordinary resolution of our stockholders approving the private placement and the issuance of the securities thereunder. In the event that the escrow release condition is satisfied prior to 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021, we will deliver a notice to the escrow agent confirming the escrow release condition has been satisfied. Upon receipt of the notice, the escrow agent will, as soon as practicable thereafter, release the subscription amounts to our company and each subscription receipt will automatically convert into one unit without payment of any additional consideration. If the escrow release condition is not satisfied by 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021 or if we deliver a written default notice to the escrow agent that the escrow release condition will not be satisfied by that time, the subscription receipts will expire and be of no further force and effect, effective as of the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on September 30, 2021 (ii) the date of the receipt of the default notice, and the subscribers will be entitled to receive from the escrow agent a refund of the subscription amounts held in escrow, without interest and less applicable expenses.
Effective as of July 28, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 1,071,428 shares of our common stock upon exercise of our common stock purchase warrants with an exercise price of $1.25 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,339,285.
Effective as of July 29, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 1,995,237 shares of our common stock upon exercise of our common stock purchase warrants with an exercise price of $1.25 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,494,046.25.
Effective as of August 10, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 174,810 shares of our common stock upon exercise of our common stock purchase warrants with an exercise price of $1.25 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $218,512.50.
Cash Requirements
On February 22, 2021, we entered into a sales agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, as sales agent (the "Agent"), pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time, through or to the Agent, as sales agent and/or principal (the "Offering") up to $20,000,000 in shares of our common stock. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, the Agent agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to sell the shares from time to time, based upon our instructions. Under the Sales Agreement, the Agent may sell the shares by any method permitted by law deemed to be an "at the market offering" as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We have no obligation to sell any of the shares and may at any time suspend offers under the Sales Agreement. The Offering will terminate upon (a) the election of the Agent upon the occurrence of certain adverse events, (b) five days' advance notice from one party to the other, or (c) the sale of all of the shares specified in the Sales Agreement. Under the terms of the Sales Agreement, the Agent will be entitled to a commission at a fixed rate of 3.0% of the gross proceeds from each sale of the shares under the Sales Agreement. We will also reimburse the Agent for certain expenses incurred in connection with the Sales Agreement.
We believe cash on hand, plus the anticipated release of the funds from escrow from the July 6, 2021 private placement awaiting stockholder approval, anticipated warrant exercises, our line of credit and the Sales Agreement will adequately fund our current planned operations and capital needs for the next 12 months. However, if our current plans change or are accelerated or we choose increase our production capacity, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit facilities, including seeking investments from strategic investors. The sale of additional equity securities will result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness will result in increased debt service obligations and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that could restrict our operations or modify our plans to grow the business. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure by us to raise additional funds on terms favorable to us, or at all, will limit our ability to expand our business operations and could harm our overall business prospects.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our stockholders.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain "disclosure controls and procedures", as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e), promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our company's reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluated our company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. The ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures was due to the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We know of no material pending legal proceedings to which our company or any of our subsidiaries is a party or of which any of our properties, or the properties of any of our subsidiaries, is the subject. In addition, we do not know of any such proceedings contemplated by any governmental authorities.
We know of no material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder is a party adverse to our company or any of our subsidiaries or has a material interest adverse to our company or any of our subsidiaries.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Information regarding risk factors appears in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 6, 2021. There have been no material changes since July 6, 2021 from the risk factors disclosed in that Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Since the beginning of our fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, we have not sold any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that were not previously reported in a quarterly report on Form 10-Q or in a current report on Form 8-K.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC. | ||
| Date: August 16, 2021 | By: | /s/ Richard A. Wright |
| Richard A. Wright | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| Date: August 16, 2021 | By: | /s/ David A. Guarino |
| David A. Guarino | ||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||
| (Principal Financial Officer and Principal | ||
| Accounting Officer) |